Michael F. Gay
Co-Owner of Plaza Limousine
Michael “Mike” F. Gay, age 69, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long period of declining health, on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was born in Lowell on October 27, 1954, raised in Billerica, attended Billerica Public Schools, and relocated to Lowell over twenty years ago.
Mike cofounded Plaza Limousine back in the early ‘80s and grew a very successful business. He served as a board member of New England Livery Association for many years, during which he became a well-known and respected member in his industry. He grew and cultivated many relationships through the years with colleagues in the industry as well as many prominent New England Firms, Business Owners, CEOs and private clients from Boston to New York, California and Washington.
Mike loved to laugh and was happiest when vacationing with family and friends at Rangeley Lake in Maine. His favorite restaurant was Livingstone’s where he would enjoy conversations with family and friends. His infectious laugh was contagious. Mike was known for his kindness and sense of humor, always brightening the lives of those around him. He loved his family, cars and his dog and best friend, Milo. His presence will surely be missed by so many.
Mike is survived by his two brothers, Robert Gay and his wife Susan of NH, Richard J. Gay and his wife Sandra of Dracut, his sister, Mary D. Noftle of Lowell, his nieces and nephews, Kristin Gay, Robert Gay, Scott Noftle, Kimberly Bettencourt and Richard Gay. He also leaves his longtime friend and business partner of Plaza Limousine, Scott Regan, his wife, Alexandria, and their sons, Maxwell and Harrison, and his lifelong friend and attorney, Andrew J. Zaroulis. Mike was a member of Holy Family Parish in Lowell.
He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy A. Gay, his brother Dennis Gay, and his dog, Milo.
Relatives and friends are welcome to attend his calling hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury MA. His funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. His funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish (St. Marie’s Parish), 75 Chamberlain Street, Lowell, MA, followed by his interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 90 River Road, Tewksbury, MA. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, donations in his memory may be made to Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA.
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